Kulenović Penalty Fires Torino Past Alcione Milano

Torino and Alcione Milano met in a pre-season friendly on a warm summer evening in Turin, with the hosts looking to build momentum ahead of the new campaign. The match had the feel of a typical mid-July preparation game, with both sides using the opportunity to work on their fitness and understanding. The atmosphere was relaxed but focused, with fans keen to see their team put on a solid display against lower-league opposition.

The breakthrough came in the 59th minute when Sandro Kulenović stepped up to the penalty spot and buried his effort past the Alcione keeper. Torino had won the spot-kick through their attacking play, and Kulenović made no mistake from twelve yards. The goal proved decisive, giving the home side control of the match as the clock wound down toward full-time.

Alcione Milano struggled to mount a serious response after going behind and found themselves on the back foot for much of the second half. Torino managed the game well, keeping their shape and denying the visitors any real openings to threaten an equaliser. The visitors never seriously troubled the Torino goalkeeper, and their attacking moves came to nothing as the match settled into a pattern of home dominance.

Torino's 1-0 victory gave them a confidence boost heading into their next fixtures, while Alcione Milano would rue missing an opportunity to test themselves against top-flight opposition. The penalty proved to be the only moment of quality finishing on show, though Torino's overall control of proceedings suggested they were the stronger outfit. For Carlo's side, it was exactly the kind of result a manager wants in a friendly, with a clean sheet and a win to bank before the serious business begins.